CVE-2012-1166

CVE-2012-1166 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Canonical Ltsp Display Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Description

The default keybindings for wwm in LTSP Display Manager (ldm) 2.2.x before 2.2.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the KP_RETURN keybinding, which launches a terminal window.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1166?
The default keybindings for wwm in LTSP Display Manager (ldm) 2.2.x before 2.2.7 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the KP_RETURN keybinding, which launches a terminal window.
How severe is CVE-2012-1166?
CVE-2012-1166 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-1166 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1166?
CVE-2012-1166 primarily affects Canonical Ltsp Display Manager. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1166?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-1166 published?
CVE-2012-1166 was published on 2014-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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